Minifigure – German Waffen-SS Soldier (G43 Infantry) WWII (LEGO Compatible)

The Figure: WWII German Waffen-SS Soldier (G43 Infantry)

This historical toy minifigure represents a soldier of the Waffen-SS during the later stages of World War II (roughly 1943–1945). The text on the image explicitly labels him as “MT77 G43 Infantry”, referring to his primary weapon.

• Headgear: He wears a grey Field Cap (Schiffchen or Einheitsfeldmütze).

  • Insignia: The cap features two distinct symbols: the Eagle (Adler) on top and the Skull and Crossbones (Totenkopf) below it. This specific combination of insignia on the headgear is the primary identifier of the Waffen-SS branch.

• Uniform (Camouflage):

  • Pattern: The torso and arms are printed with a distinct Camouflage Pattern featuring spots of orange, brown, and dark green. While the file name mentions “Spring,” the dominant orange/brown tones visually represent the “Autumn” side of the Oak Leaf (Eichenlaubmuster) or Plane Tree reversible camouflage smocks used by elite units.

  • Details: Underneath the camo print, the collar reveals the SS Runes (Sig Runes) on the right collar tab, further confirming his unit identity. He wears standard Field Grey Trousers with gaiters and ankle boots.

• Equipment:

  • Webbing: He wears black leather Y-Straps and belt.

  • Pouches: On his waist, he carries Ammunition Pouches. Although labeled for the G43, the mold resembles the standard triple-cell pouches used for rifle cartridges.

  • Back Gear: The rear view shows a fully equipped soldier with a Gas Mask Canister, a Bread Bag (Brotbeutel), and a Water Canteen (Feldflasche) strapped to his back.

• Weapon: He holds a brown Gewehr 43 (G43) semi-automatic rifle.

  • Historical Context: Introduced in 1943 to counter the Soviet SVT-40 and American M1 Garand, the G43 allowed German infantry to fire faster than the bolt-action Kar98k. Its presence places this figure in the mid-to-late war period.